Celestron Regal ED 8x42

• ED objective lenses: Extra-low dispersion glass reduces color fringing and improves contrast, so fine feather detail, distant game outlines, and subtle tonal differences stay easier to distinguish.
• Flat field optical design: The image stays sharp across more of the view, which helps when scanning wide landscapes or tracking birds moving toward the edge of the field.
• 8x42 configuration: This combination balances reach, steadiness, and brightness, making it well suited to long observation sessions in woodland, open country, and mixed light.
• Long eye relief with twist-up eyecups: The generous 22.50 mm eye relief supports comfortable viewing with or without glasses and makes it easier to maintain a full field of view.
• Magnesium alloy, waterproof body: A lighter but durable chassis, nitrogen filling, and waterproof construction make the binocular practical for regular field use in changing weather.

About the Regal ED Series

Celestron Regal ED binoculars sit in the brand’s more advanced field-optics range and are aimed at users who want better optical correction, stronger mechanical construction, and more refined viewing comfort than entry-level models. The series is built around ED objective lenses and a flat field optical system, a combination intended to deliver a sharp, high-contrast image with reduced chromatic aberration and better edge performance across the viewing area. That matters in practical use because birders, wildlife observers, and general outdoor users often spend long periods scanning busy scenes where edge clarity and color fidelity help with faster identification.

The Regal ED line also emphasizes field usability. Roof prism construction keeps the binoculars compact and easy to carry, while fully multi-coated optics and coated prisms support good light transmission for dawn, dusk, and shaded woodland conditions. The series is designed for users who value a more premium handling feel as well, with a magnesium alloy body, waterproof sealing, nitrogen purging, and eyeglass-friendly eyecups. In Celestron’s sport optics lineup, Regal ED models are positioned as versatile binoculars for bird watching, nature observation, and general hunting optics use where image quality and long-session comfort matter as much as portability.

About the Celestron Regal ED 8x42

The Celestron Regal ED 8x42 is the most all-round configuration in the series, combining 8x magnification with a 42.00 mm objective for a view that is steady in the hands, bright in mixed light, and wide enough for tracking moving subjects. Its 140.00 m/1000m field of view makes it especially useful for bird watching and general wildlife observation, where subjects rarely stay still and a broader image helps maintain orientation. The 5.25 mm exit pupil also supports relaxed viewing in lower light and makes eye placement less critical during fast observation.

What distinguishes this model is how its optical and ergonomic features work together in the field. The Schmidt/Pechan roof prism layout keeps the body slim, while the fully multicoated optical system is paired with ED glass to improve contrast and suppress distracting color fringing around high-contrast edges. Celestron’s flat field approach helps preserve image sharpness farther toward the edge, which is useful when scanning tree lines, reed beds, or open slopes without constantly re-centering the subject.

Comfort is another strong point. With 22.50 mm eye relief, the Regal ED 8x42 is well suited to eyeglass wearers, and the close focus capability makes it practical not only for distant observation but also for butterflies, plants, and other nearby subjects. The 768.00 g body remains substantial enough to feel stable without becoming cumbersome, and its waterproof, nitrogen-filled construction makes it a dependable choice for regular outdoor use in damp, cold, or changeable conditions.

About Celestron

Celestron was founded in 1960 as Celestron-Pacific, originally as an astro-optical division of Valor Electronics. The company is based in Torrance, California, United States, and it has long focused on accessible optical equipment for both astronomy and terrestrial observation. Its product range includes telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, and related optical products, which gives the brand broad experience across different viewing applications.

Within sport optics, Celestron offers binocular, spotting scope, and monocular lines for general outdoor use, bird watching, and long-distance observation. The company’s catalog spans straightforward entry-level models through to more advanced ED designs, so it is particularly well known for offering practical optical features in clearly structured product families. In binoculars, that means a mix of compact everyday models, larger observation formats, and more refined field binoculars such as the Regal ED series.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof - Schmidt/Pechan
• Field of view: 140.00 m/1000m
• Angular field of view: 8.00 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 22.50 mm
• Close focus: 4.90 m
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Weight: 768.00 g
• Dimensions: 152.00 mm x 130.00 mm x 57.00 mm
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Waterproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes

Warranty

2 years. The Regal ED 8x42 is covered by a two-year warranty period.

In the Box

• Carrying case
• Objective lens and eyepiece caps
• Neck strap
• Carrying harness
• Lens cloth
• Quick start guide